Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 16, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Jun 25, 2021, 12:09 AM CDT for Audrain County, Pike County, Ralls County, Missouri. It was in force for 51 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 25, 2021, 12:09 AM CDT (05:09 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 25, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Audrain County, MO, Pike County, MO, Ralls County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 12:10 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Farber, MO | RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA: A LARGE LIMB AROUND 10-12 INCHES IN DIAMETER HAS BROKEN FROM A TREE. |
| Jun 25, 12:11 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Farber, MO | MULTIPLE TREE LIMBS DOWN AND A FEW SHINGLES RIPPED OFF HOMES ALONG TRABUE DRIVE. |
| Jun 25, 12:35 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Louisiana, MO | RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA: NUMEROUS LIMBS UP TO 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER ARE DOWN IN THE AREA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 8:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
| Jun 24, 11:47 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 225 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 263 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -103 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 875 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 245 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 444 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 3.5
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KLSX 250509
TORLSX
MOC007-163-173-250600-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0016.210625T0509Z-210625T0600Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1209 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Ralls County in northeastern Missouri...
Northeastern Audrain County in central Missouri...
Pike County in northeastern Missouri...
* Until 100 AM CDT.
* At 1209 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Farber, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Vandalia around 1215 AM CDT.
Curryville around 1225 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bowling Green, Tarrants, Louisiana and Clarksville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3947 9106 3944 9103 3942 9099 3941 9095
3938 9092 3938 9091 3936 9089 3935 9085
3932 9080 3928 9077 3919 9160 3936 9162
3949 9106
TIME...MOT...LOC 0509Z 259DEG 42KT 3931 9160
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CVKING3 follow-up statements
359
WWUS53 KLSX 250520
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1220 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
MOC173-250530-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210625T0600Z/
Ralls MO-
1220 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL RALLS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southwestern
and west central Illinois...and central and northeastern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3944 9103 3941 9095 3936 9089 3931 9079
3928 9077 3919 9156 3932 9147 3932 9144
3936 9144 3939 9142 3949 9106
TIME...MOT...LOC 0520Z 263DEG 32KT 3929 9149
$$
MOC007-163-250600-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210625T0600Z/
Audrain MO-Pike MO-
1220 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL AUDRAIN COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AND CENTRAL PIKE COUNTIES
IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 1220 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Vandalia, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Curryville, Bowling Green, Tarrants and Clarksville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3944 9103 3941 9095 3936 9089 3931 9079
3928 9077 3919 9156 3932 9147 3932 9144
3936 9144 3939 9142 3949 9106
TIME...MOT...LOC 0520Z 263DEG 32KT 3929 9149
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
CVKING545
WWUS53 KLSX 250532
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1232 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
MOC007-250541-
/O.CAN.KLSX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210625T0600Z/
Audrain MO-
1232 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL AUDRAIN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southwestern
and west central Illinois...and northeastern Missouri.
LAT...LON 3947 9106 3944 9103 3941 9095 3936 9089
3932 9080 3928 9077 3921 9142 3936 9144
3939 9142 3949 9106
TIME...MOT...LOC 0531Z 269DEG 35KT 3926 9135
$$
MOC163-250600-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210625T0600Z/
Pike MO-
1232 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
PIKE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 1231 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near New Hartford, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Louisiana, Clarksville, Curryville, Tarrants,
Paynesville, Edgewood, Cyrene, St. Clement and Ashley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3947 9106 3944 9103 3941 9095 3936 9089
3932 9080 3928 9077 3921 9142 3936 9144
3939 9142 3949 9106
TIME...MOT...LOC 0531Z 269DEG 35KT 3926 9135
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
19292
WWUS53 KLSX 250541
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1241 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
MOC163-250600-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210625T0600Z/
Pike MO-
1241 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
PIKE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 1241 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near New Hartford, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Clarksville, Tarrants, Paynesville, Edgewood, Cyrene,
St. Clement and Ashley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3941 9095 3936 9089 3932 9080 3928 9077
3922 9132 3935 9130 3940 9109
TIME...MOT...LOC 0541Z 268DEG 32KT 3926 9123
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
19The office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 10:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Monroe, Shelby | 48 min |
| Jun 24, 11:03 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Monroe, Shelby | 42 min |
| Jun 24, 11:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls and 1 more | 46 min |
| Jun 24, 11:32 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Lewis | 28 min |
| Jun 24, 11:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Audrain, Monroe, Ralls | 40 min |
| Jun 24, 11:40 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Marion, Monroe, Ralls, Shelby | 38 min |
| Jun 25, 12:17 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls | 43 min |
| Jun 25, 12:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Pike | 48 min |
| Jun 25, 1:27 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Boone | 33 hr |
| Jun 25, 1:54 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Montgomery | 3 hr |
| Jun 25, 2:21 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Callaway | 106 min |
| Jun 25, 3:07 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Boone, Callaway, Cole, Moniteau | 82 min |
| Jun 25, 3:34 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Boone | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 4:04 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Callaway | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 4:26 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Boone, Callaway, Cole, Moniteau | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 4:28 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Callaway, Lincoln, Montgomery, Osage, Warren | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 7:48 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lincoln | 62 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:25 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Moniteau | 9 hr |
| Jun 25, 10:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Franklin, Warren | 9 days |
| Jun 25, 10:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Saint Charles, Saint Louis | 21 days |
| Jun 25, 10:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Boone, Callaway, Cole, Moniteau | 8 days |
| Jun 25, 10:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Callaway, Osage | 21 days |
| Jun 25, 10:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Gasconade, Montgomery | 10 days |
| Jun 25, 4:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Callaway, Osage | 20 min |
| Jun 25, 5:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Boone, Moniteau | 44 min |
| Jun 25, 5:05 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Cole, Osage | 9 days |
| Jun 25, 5:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Callaway | 22 min |
| Jun 25, 6:07 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lincoln | 3 days |
| Jun 25, 6:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Saint Charles, Warren | 39 min |
| Jun 25, 6:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Callaway | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 6:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Lincoln, Montgomery, Warren | 42 min |
| Jun 25, 6:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Audrain, Boone, Callaway | 19 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.